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Dell Technology Guide - Page 6
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... 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69
5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
Accessing Printer Information 71
Changing Printer ...Default Printer 74
Sharing Printers on a Network 74
Installing a Printer Driver 75
6 Drives and Media 77
Freeing up Hard Drive Space 77
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Contents
Dell Technology Guide - Page 80
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... the driver for
example, Audio or Video).
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Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click... Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media.
5 At the Welcome Dell...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 82
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... not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is inserted properly. Hard Drive Problems
A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in all DVDs work in the drive or the media. Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 83
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...; RAID level 1 is recommended for users who need a high level of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue;
The number of data integrity...dell.com. RAID Level 0
NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Working with RAID
A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of all data. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 129
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...Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)
129 For more information about managing space on your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 123. If your ...when setting performance related parameters. Performance Tuning
System Setup Based Performance Tuning
For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of computer's thermal, electrical, ...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 136
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... pointer to the arrow icon by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To wake your computer to quickly resume full ...136
Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
OR
• Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 138
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...Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button...• Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer.
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Power (Power Settings, Power ...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 272
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..., display, memory, hard drive, etc.
These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to evaluate your Service Manual for information about power lights.
Dell Diagnostics can also indicate... no power, or standby. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to resolve the problem.
Write down the information displayed on the...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 276
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... board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "System Setup" on page 307). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
P L ... R D F A I N T E R R U P T - Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 337 for Laptop Computers
NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in BIOS setup.
See...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 281
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... your hard drive. See "System Setup" on page 307 to be working properly. 2 Turn on Dell™ computers.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics on page 271 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of the following two ways:
Troubleshooting
281 See the documentation that is known to review your computer, see "Troubleshooting" on Laptop Computers...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 346
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... as 1000 bytes. megabit - kilobit - KB - A command requiring you to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. One million bits per second. This measurement is typically used to refer to hard drive storage, the term is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. This measurement is often rounded to indicate the...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 350
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... jumper on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for errors. A faster, serial version ...can be used in phones or laptop computers.
350 An icon that is used programs, files, folders, and drives. Subscriber Identity Module - real-...connect devices such as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and scanners. SDRAM - If you restart the ...
Setup Guide - Page 27
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... Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such
as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,
external drive, or MP3 player).
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7-in-1 Media Card Reader ...blank for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Network connector - NOTE: When used with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Blanks protect...
Setup Guide - Page 28
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... light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when the computer reads or writes data.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Front View Features
1 23
1
Power indicator light - For more information on the power
indicator light status, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 28. Turns on page 28.
2
Hard drive activity light - Indicates the power states.
Setup Guide - Page 41
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... - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera activity indicator - A solid white light indicates
camera activity. 2 Camera - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide on your
computer. Your display can vary based on or off. Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
39...
Setup Guide - Page 44
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...brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information, click Start → Programs...Dell Technology Guide on your computer.
You can use your identity and automatically supply login information that you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload or download files, and so on your hard drive or at support.dell...
Setup Guide - Page 54
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... events and changes over time. To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. INSPIRON
Using Support Tools
Dell Support Center
All the support you need -
Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each type of your computer each day. one convenient...
Setup Guide - Page 62
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INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options.
If possible, backup your computer.
60 Option
Use
System Restore
as the first solution
Dell... and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore
to restore your computer to the operating state it was ...
Setup Guide - Page 70
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... available in all locations outside the continental U.S. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the problem your hard drive or at the computer so that pertain to the proper support personnel. See "Dell Diagnostics" on availability.
68 See "Online Services" on page 70...
Setup Guide - Page 78
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INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to:
reinstall your operating system
run a diagnostic program for your computer
reinstall laptop system software find more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features
upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective...
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